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The Largest Medical Tourism Conference Would Like to Announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce The Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is an agency of the Thai Government designed specifically... - July 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Seniority1 Helps Seniors Keep a Lid on Caregiver Costs During Uncertain Times
Cost Saving Measures for High-Tech Seniors. - July 27, 2009 - Seniority1
Community Health Educator Receives NYS Innovation in Breast Cancer Award
South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Robin Grass, R.N., Director of Community Education, has been honored with the New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Award in the “Health Care Professional” category. The award was presented... - July 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Emergency Angioplasty Reduces Rate of Deaths by Heart Attack
A study showed that heart attack patients treated with balloon angioplasty within 90 minutes had a higher rate of survival than those who waited more than 90 minutes to receive the procedure. - July 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Lupus Research Institute: Pleased at On-Going Congressional Support for National Lupus Health Education Program
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved its Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations bill for health programs and included $1 million for a second year of funding to continue the national lupus health education program for physicians and healthcare providers. The education program is being led by... - July 25, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Dr. K.M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Organizes Free Cardiac Camp
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai, a top class cardiac care hospital organized free cardiac camp. VitaMeal health food packets distributed in Tiruvallur district through Anganavadis. Dr.K.M.Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline hospital organized a free Cardiac Camp at the Panchayat Union Middle School, Edur Village. - July 25, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Fortriss Launches ClearScript MD™
Fortriss develops customized, industry-specific platforms for the electronic transcription of records. ClearScript MD™, a revolutionary, proprietary software, can be interfaced with almost any EHR system. - July 25, 2009 - Fortriss LLC
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Launches New Web Site
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has launched its newly designed website. Designed by McMurry, the new site is more dynamic and user-friendly, offering five distinct areas organized to meet the specific needs of each visitor. A cleaner, simpler layout allows users to quickly locate... - July 25, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MTA Assists Malaysia in Expanding National Medical Travel Initiative
MTA's Managing Director, Asia Pacific region was asked to serve as Technical Expert Industry Consultant as Malaysia focuses on its medical travel and health & wellness tourism country-wide initiative. Malaysia can become a world-class medical and health tourism hub, said the managing director... - July 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Best American Home Care Services Launches Its Home and Companion Care Services in Southern California
Best American Home Care (BAHC) now offers its home and companion care services in San Diego, Ventura, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties of California. - July 25, 2009 - Best American Home Care Services
Health Reform Means Increased Unemployment Predicts Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Texas Insurance Agents Broadcast Possible Outcomes of Health Care Reform Bill. - July 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Michigan Mustangs Win Their First Wheelchair PowerHockey Championship in State History
The Michigan Mustangs have won the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational after they defeated the Minnesota Selects 4-3 during the final at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL’s Hurricanes. The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a... - July 24, 2009 - Wheelchair Hockey League
DrSaks.com a Health and Wellness Company, Dedicates Focus to Become a One-Stop Metagenics Superstore
DrSaks.com, a family owned small business, has been restructured into a streamlined storefront website with a dedicated customer support team. One of their product lines that has recently been given increased focus is Metagenics, a value-added line of products devoted to unlocking genetic potential. - July 24, 2009 - DrSaks.com
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management
North American Seminars Inc. introduces another course in its Cancer Rehabilitation series designed for physical therapists and occupational therapists. This two day course will give therapists everything they need to develop a comprehensive post breast cancer surgery rehabilitation program as well as protocols to develop an exercise program for all cancer patients. - July 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
Women of the World and NuU Medspa Meet to Make a Difference
Women of the World part of World Trade Center Illinois, and NuU Medspa join forces at Fashion Face Forward, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Union League Club, Chicago, to promote women entrepreneurs and organizations through global relationships. Fashion Face Forward is one of the many events put... - July 23, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Medical Tourists Are Saving Thousands of Pounds on Medical Costs by Travelling Abroad for Treatment
Treatment Abroad, the UK’s leading online health information guide for medical tourists has just released its 2009 Treatment Abroad PriceWatch survey. This study of prices available to medical travellers across 180 clinics and medical tourism operators in 39 countries reveals that patients... - July 23, 2009 - CAROL
St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program Earns National Recognition
St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program has received a Certificate of Approval, with Commendation, from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. “Commendation” indicates that St. Rose excels in one or more of the Commission’s 36 evaluation standards. Granted... - July 23, 2009 - St. Rose Hospital
John Tuggle, D.C. in Cedar Park TX Has Implemented Gratson Technique Into His Office
Gratson Technique (GT) can provide relief for many conditions in musculoskeletal complaints and has been proven effective in both acute and chronic conditions. Now, Dr. Tuggle is a provider of GT. - July 23, 2009 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
RAM Technologies Adds Customized Enrollment Capabilities to HEALTHsuite® Enterprise Claims Management Solution
RAM Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of customized enrollment features for their HEALTHsuite claims management system. - July 23, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
New Horizons’ Audrey Grace House Shower and Grand Opening
New Horizons will be hosting the grand opening of the Audrey Grace House August 19, 2009. The 6,500 square foot center will be home for up to 22 residents. - July 23, 2009 - New Horizons
Integrated Resources, Inc. Awarded Certification from the Joint Commission
Integrated Resources, Inc has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services from The Joint Commission. Integrated Resources, Inc underwent an unannounced, on-site review of its compliance with national standards addressing how staffing firms determine the... - July 23, 2009 - Integrated Resources Inc.
Thieme Picks Up Magna Cum Laude Award at Prestigious Neuroradiology Meeting
Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that the Cerefy Atlas of Cerebral Vasculature has received the Magna Cum Laude Scientific Exhibition Award from the American Society of Neuroradiology during the ASNR's 47th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Dr. Nowinski and his team... - July 23, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Doctor-Dubai.com Brings Doctors Closer to the People of Dubai
AJS Inflow launched a service (Doctor-Dubai.com) to give the people of Dubai free, fast & reliable online information about doctors and other healthcare professionals in Dubai. The next-generation website’s easy to use search is enabling people from different walks of life to find doctors... - July 23, 2009 - AJS Inflow Doctor-Dubai.com
Proficient Health Announces the Release of Its Flagship Application Proficient Orders to Efficiently Manage the Communications Between Physicians and Outpatient Center
Local Triad entrepreneurs ahead of the curve. - July 22, 2009 - Proficient LLC
Tom Ruff Company Launches Employment Coaching and Resume Writing Division
The Tom Ruff Company, one of the country’s top firms specializing in recruiting medical device and pharmaceutical sales and sales management personnel, has launched an Employment Coaching and Resume Writing division. - July 22, 2009 - Tom Ruff Company
Baxa Launches Enhanced Online Product Content
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of new interactive functionality to its Web site product pages that enables a 360-degree view and enhanced content. With this new feature, users can zoom in to see high-resolution product photos and, on key products, a 360-degree view. - July 22, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Moweaqua Chiropractor is Helping Lifetime Sufferers of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Using a Unique Approach That is Making Waves in the Medical Community
According to studies, 5 million American’s suffer from an elusive health problem known as Fibromyalgia. Stranger still, it seems to mainly affect females between the ages of 40-55 years old, and until recently many doctors were at a loss as to how to successfully treat fibromyalgia. Dr. - July 22, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
A Proclamation Promoting Hispanic Nurses to Improve the Health of Our Communities
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National... - July 22, 2009 - National Associations of Hispanic Nurses
Pediatric Wildlife Care Tables
Pediatric Wildlife Care Table simply attaches to existing equipment optimizing your work area. One hand operation opens or closes the compact counter balanced work surface effortlessly. Acts like a second pair of hands just where you need them. - July 22, 2009 - CND Products, LLC
VIVA Transcription’s 2009 Growth Creates Hiring Spree
Additional sales force needed to respond to increased business opportunities - July 22, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Pay It Forward - Explore Your Spirit with Kala Ambrose and Help a Non-Profit Org.
Kala Ambrose's book, 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled (Reality Press) is featured in Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Summer Catalog. If you're interested in the esoteric teachings of ancient Egyptian Mystery Schools, what they taught and how you can study these lessons and use... - July 21, 2009 - The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts. - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Hudson Center for Spinal Care Expands to Union County
Dr. Eric Chludzinski, DC invites you to come and check out his new office in Scotch Plains, NJ. Dr. Chludzinski will help you with your pains in problems, and offers treatments such as Spinal Decompression, Physical Therapy and spinal rehabilitation services - July 20, 2009 - Hudson Center for Spinal Care
Leading Language Provider Launches Blog
aiaTranslations blogs on the impact of language and culture on global healthcare. - July 19, 2009 - Atkins International Associates, Inc.
Spin Beads for Centrifugation Coming Soon to MarketLab
MarketLab announces the addition of Spin Beads for centrifugation to its Fall 2009 product line as a result of high customer inquiries. The polystyrene beads trap fibrin to help eliminate re-spinning of samples, help produce the maximum serum yield, and won’t interfere with testing. This... - July 19, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
MarketLab Carries Flip-Open Document Frames for Easy Sign Rotation
Now available from MarketLab, Flip & Click Quick-Change Frames help healthcare facilities keep timely information posted for public viewing in a professional manner. The Flip & Click Frame allows for sign changes without taking it off the wall. The convenience of "hang once, change... - July 19, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member the Nairobi Hospital
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, The Nairobi Hospital - July 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Origin Healthcare Solutions Selects Medfusion to Offer Physician Practices Patient Portal Solutions
Origin Healthcare Solutions’ (OHS) Connecticut operating center, formerly SSIMED, is pleased to announce that it has selected Medfusion, the nation’s leader in self-service patient portals to provide patient portal solutions to its physician practice clientele. Physician practices will... - July 19, 2009 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Secondhand asbestos exposure can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. For more information and a free online lawsuit review, visit www.weitzlux.com. - July 18, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Announces Two New Staff Additions
Sarah Unke and Taylor Gramkow Join Nonprofit in Support of Local Cancer Community - July 18, 2009 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Medical Tourism Association Has Second Successful Webinar
The Medical Tourism Association has finished it’s second online medical tourism webinar. The medical tourism webinar featured Wouter Hoeberechts of WorldMed Assist and Matt Leming of Swiss Reinsurance Company discussing medical tourism’s integration and implementation in US health... - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
EPIC Hearing Healthcare Selects Fast Transact as Preferred Merchant Account Provider
Merchant Services and Alternative Payment Processing Solutions Now Available to EPIC Affiliated Offices. - July 18, 2009 - Fast Transact Inc.
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Medical Label Printer Creates Versatility for Medical Professionals
The DuraLabel LabPRO, a new medical label and sign printer engineered for medical professionals, teaches other medical label printers a lesson in versatility. Printing on ½” to 4” width tapes and die cuts at speeds of up to 2” per second, the LabPRO is an innovative... - July 18, 2009 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Indian Hospitals and Medical Tourism Players Join Forces to Make India the Global Healthcare Destination - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) Launched
Leading Indian Hospitals, Healthcare providers (both Modern Medicine and Traditional Indian Medicine), Travel and Medical Tourism Industry providers have come together to form an industry association - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA) that aims to work together to make India the leading... - July 18, 2009 - Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA)
ABC Home Health Partners with World Relief to Train Refugee Workers
Boise-based ABC Home Health has found an unexpected and innovative way to fill its staffing needs by partnering with global relief agency World Relief to employ international refugees displaced by war, ethnic, religious or political persecution. - July 18, 2009 - A Better Care Home Health
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Jerome Mee, Founder of Atlantic Health Group
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Jerome Mee Founder of Atlantic Health Group, a Houston based privately held healthcare facility; development and management firm. Atlantic Health Group is also a Silver sponsor at this year’s World Tourism and Global... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist. Wouter speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, of the Medical Tourism Magazine on his expertise within the industry and what WorldMedAssist offers. WorldMedAssist is... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Premier Addiction Treatment Organization Co-Host Palm Beach Intervention Conference
Some of the nation’s best addiction treatment organizations have come together to co-host the next big conference, “The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals.” - July 17, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network